Toyota updated the 2027 RAV4 lineup with trim-specific changes as the model enters its second year since redesign. The Woodland off-road trim gains a lifted suspension delivering 9.1 inches of ground clearance. The plug-in hybrid variant now includes a NACS charging port for access to Tesla Supercharger stations.
The RAV4 lineup uses hybrid powertrains exclusively. The standard RAV4 Hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors producing 226 horsepower on front-wheel drive, or 236 horsepower with all-wheel drive and a third rear motor. The RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid produces 324 horsepower with all-wheel drive standard and offers up to 52 miles of electric range per charge. In real-world highway testing at 75 mph, the Woodland plug-in hybrid achieved 38 miles of range.
EPA fuel economy ratings for the RAV4 Hybrid reach 47 mpg city and 40 mpg highway in front-wheel-drive form, dropping to 41 mpg city and 35 mpg highway for the Woodland. The plug-in hybrid is estimated at 41 mpg combined for SE and XSE trims, 38 mpg for Woodland, and 37 mpg for GR Sport. In Car and Driver's 75-mph highway fuel economy test, the RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD achieved 36 mpg.
The RAV4 offers 10 trims, with a 10.5-inch infotainment touchscreen as standard and a 12.9-inch unit optional. All models include lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control. Towing capacity reaches 3500 pounds for most models, though front-wheel-drive versions and the all-wheel-drive LE trim are limited to 1750 pounds. The GR Sport trim features a suspension tuned by Toyota Gazoo Racing, summer tires, and reworked power steering.